Custom Paper size

[MA Poitras]

I have an Epson FX-850 Dot Matrix Printer. I want to
print a custom paper size 8.5 Wide x 7 Long. I
understand that in Windows XP I need to go to

Control Panel->Printer->File->Server Properties->Input
paper name and size->save. This works fine.

When I have completed the above steps, I am supposed to
right click on the printer driver, click properties and
select the paper I just created. However the paper I
just created is never available. Do you know what I'm
doing wrong or why it is not showing up.

In windows 98, I was able to go to the printer properties
and set a custom paper size but it doesn't work in
Windows XP. I then tried a different printer. A brother
HL-1435 laser printer. I have the same problem. I can
add the form using server properties but when I go to the
printer properties, paper size, the new form is never
available in the drop down list.

Thanks
MA

 

[mao]

It's possible the the driver doesn't support that size. Especially if it's
the driver that came with XP. To test it:
Choose a size that does display in the printer properties.
Then define a new paper size using those dimensions with a new name.
If this size shows up, then the driver doesn't support your 8.5 x 7.
You can try getting an updated driver from the printer manufacturer.